The Fleming County Hospital Board recently voted to ask QHR Management Services to make a change in the CEO position, replacing current CEO David Sirk.
According to information from a board member, effective April 28 the Regional Vice President for QHR, Kean Spellman asked that Ron Harrington serve as on-site representative while a search for a new CEO is conducted. In approximately two weeks, QHR will place an interim CEO at the hospital to provide additional continuity.
Darrell Ray Bernard, 61, of Marion went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 24, 2009, at the VA Medical Center in Asheville.
A native of Elizabethtown, he was born on Nov. 30, 1947, to the late Delmar G. Bernard and Libby Bernard Todd.
He was a member of New Horizon Baptist Fellowship, he loved the Lord, his family, his church and loved to sing and praise the Lord. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. Three wives, Joanne, Beulah and Mary, and a sister, Sharon Barker preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Becky Bernard of Marion; his step-mother, Peggy Bernard of Hopkinsville; five children, Tammy Jean Lewis of Wheelersburg, Ohio, Darrell Ray Bernard II of Cincinnati, Darrin Douglas Bernard of West Union, Ohio, Alicia Marie Bernard and Anthony Dion Bernard, both of Marion; three step-children, Craig, Candi and Heather Murdock; four brothers, Terry Bernard and John Todd, both of Flemingsburg and Ronald and Phillip Bernard, both of Michigan; 13 grandchildren; five great -grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.
Services were held on Monday, April 27, 2009, at 2 p.m. in Westmoreland Chapel with Rev. Phil Murdock officiating. The family received friends prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial was in the McDowell Memorial Park with military honors conducted by the U.S. Navy. Memorials may be made to New Horizon Baptist Fellowship at P.O. Box 99, Marion, N.C. 28752. An online register is available under OBITUARIES at www.westmorelandfuneralhome.com.
Edward Samuel (Buddy) Steward, 71, of Ewing was born on July 29, 1937, in Fleming County to the late John Dee and Mabel Queen Steward. He was called home on Friday, April 24, 2009, at the Fleming County Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Eula Jones Steward; a son, Jeffrey Dale Steward; a sister, Mary Elizabeth Steward Jackson.
Edward leaves to cherish his memory seven children, John Edward (Maggie) Steward of Flemingsburg, Rita Steward (Anthony Connors) of Ewing, Troy Steward (Krista Lofton) of Ewing, Jennifer Steward of Ewing, Jeanette (Arthur) Jones of Carlisle, Stacy Steward of Flemingsburg, and Rodney Steward (Mickie Taylor) of Ewing; a daughter-in-law, Audrey Moore Steward, of Tacoma, Wash.; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Edward was a retired employee of Randall Textron in Flemingsburg. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Nepton, where he previously served as Sunday school superintendent and trustee.
Services 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at the First Baptist Church of Nepton. Burial in Fleming County Cemetery.
Visitation 11 a.m. until time of service, Tuesday.
Brian Kelly is the new Fleming County High School basketball coach.
The son of former Panthers coach Lake Kelly, Brian's hiring will be announced at a 2 pm press conference at the high school. Previously he coached at Centennial High School in Nashville, Tenn., where his son was Player of the Year in 2008-09 and has signed to play college basketball at Miami University of Ohio.
More details will be announced shortly.
Ricky “Rick” W. Hunt, 56, of Washington Court House, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Kettering Medical Center after a long and hard fought battle with Lukemia.
Rick was born in Maysville on April 12, 1953. He joined the US Air Force in 1970. He drove a semi-truck for 32 years, during which he drove for many companies but found his “home” at Jamestown Transportation where made many life-long friends and was known to everyone as “Rick-a-Sha.” He loved being outdoors and working in the yard, driving across the country and watching NASCAR.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Edna and Charles Hunt: his brother Frank Hunt; special parents Clell and Faye Donaldson; special niece Noreen Donaldson and granddaughter Ella Puckett.
Rick is survived by his wife of 28 years, Vicki (Payton) Hunt, whom he married on Oct. 4, 1981. He is also survived by his children, Ricky Shane Hunt of Waashington Counrthouse, Shannon Hunt of Washington Court House, Shawn Terra (Nathan) Puckett of Washington Court House; Stacie (Paul) Moore, Oak Hill; Troy (Staci) Payton, Washington Court House; and Nichole (Robert) Herron, Youngstown; by grandchildren Preston Taylor, Emily Brewer, Ceiarra Puckett, Natalee Payton, Trenton Palmer, Shane “Austin” Hunt, Devon Hunt, and Gavin Puckett; by brothers and sisters Phyllis (Roger) Binegar, Jeffersonville; Pat (Don) Morris, Washington Court House; Ronnie Hunt, Washington Court House; Charles (Mildred) Hunt, Washington Court House; and special brother Calvin (Lida) Donaldson of Flemingsburg. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews including Jennifer (Kyle) Hurles and Brad (Heidi) Binegar and by special friends Kevin Adkins, Gregg Hyatt, and Bobbie Gordon.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009, at Morrow’s Funeral Home, 415 East Court Street, Washington Court House, Ohio. Burial will follow in the Washington Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, April 24, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Over 300 pieces of student art will be on display on Monday, April 27, at the Flemingsburg Elementary School. Included are grades K-6. The display opens at 6:30 pm in the school cafeteria.
Ms. Bainum and her students invite you to enjoy this "Visual Feast" as you support the FES art program.
Maggie Carpenter Bailey, 95, formerly of Old Sardis Pike passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Robertson County Health Care Facility.
Mrs. Bailey was born in Robertson County on December 4, 1913 daughter of the late James Nelson & Rose Catherine Dickson Carpenter. She was a member of Sardis United Methodist Church where she was active in United Methodist Women and had served as assistant superintendent of Sunday School. She was awarded a lifetime membership of the Farmerettes Homemakers several years ago. She was a volunteer for Tri-County We Care Mission in Mt. Olivet.
Survivors include a granddaughter, Christine Bailey and a daughter-in-law Patricia Bailey of Maysville. One sister Pearl Day of Maysville and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Omar T. Bailey on December 5, 1969 and a son Nelson Bailey on December 11, 1996. Also seven brothers and four sisters.
Services will be conducted at 1 P.M. Friday at Palmer Funeral Home in May’s Lick with Dr. Michael Rice officiating. Interment will follow in the Shannon Cemetery. Visitation Noon till 1 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials suggested to Sardis United Methodist Church. Condolences to www.palmerfuneralhome.net
